Lemax Michaels 2024 Exclusives Full Reveal + Deep Dive 

These are already out in my local store. They put them out too early by accident and the 40% coupon worked. I got the whole run.

I also like the innovation used on the magic shop. I would leave off the flying doves (aw, so cute), and if I couldn't replace the bunny with something else like I did the stupid Christmas bulb on Dr. Gory's Lab, I'd at least cover the bunny in blood and have it dripping off the fangs. Otherwise a top-notch building!

The ghost in the magic shop is done by a "peppers ghost effect", behind the face that follows you is a hidden room with two figures in it, when they light up a reflection is made by an angled peice of glass (see through plastic in this case). This effect is commonly used on disney rides like the haunted mansion and tower of terror It is deffenatly in my opinion one of the best lemax building evermade, and i think the theme of a magic shop is a very underated when it comes to horror

There is a different ice skating piece on the Lemax website - Secret Snowman Ball. It features snow folk and animals. It's a new table accent in the Vail Village category. I much prefer it to the Michaels Exclusive, and am hoping that I'll be able to find it at some different retailer.

The cinema has a nice design

Videoville Villages, Lemax continues to knock it out of the park this year! Going to pick up both Michael's Halloween and Christmas Facades, just fantastic! I agree with you on the new Theater. I think all the great animation was put into into the Smoke and Mirrors Magic shop, which uses some ideas from the most expensive Chuckles Funhouse, namely the mirrors. The ghost effect in the center is spectacular, and believe it or not, is just done with a light and a mirror. And the face that seems to start off sunken and then pop out is a classic illusion, one sunken piece crafted in such a way to make it perform that way. I remember seeing the effect on some decorative pieces affixed to slot machines in Las Vegas. I'm going to be so broke this year. I'm already in over $500 and that doesn't include these Michaels pieces. And I wouldn't be surprised if Michael's marks up the Smoke and Mirrors piece to $180. Keeping my eye out for coupons :) After being underwhelmed by last years offerings, I'm glad Lemax is finally back! vgv

Love the Magic Shop too, I'm like you I don't need the rotating things on top. I do like the popup bunny though :)